Documents tagged 'Care'

Pet Trusts: How Does a Pet Trust Work?

Author: Kevin Von Tungeln

Published: 24/09/2008

When hotel heiress and billionaire Leona Helmsley died in 2007, her pet Maltese, Trouble, became the beneficiary of a $12 million pet trust that Helmsley had established as part of her estate plan. Mrs. Helmsley cared very deeply for her animal companion. Although she left money in her will for...

Pet Trusts: Why a Will is Not Enough

Author: Kevin Von Tungeln

Published: 24/09/2008

The well-documented case of Leona Helmsley, billionaire hotel mogul and real estate investor, has continued to be a story of interest for pet owners and estate planning attorneys alike. In addition to painting the headlines with stories of tax evasion scandals, her name has now become synonymous...

Caregiver Training Programs Provide The Tools To Change The World

Author: Andy West

Published: 24/09/2008

Humankind's greatest strengths have always been adaptation and the ability to band together to increase strength, or strength in numbers. By developing a sense of community, we build the necessity to care for one another, to support one another, and to demonstrate compassion. Thousands of...

Home Care Provider Training Will Make A Positive Difference

Author: Andy West

Published: 24/09/2008

As life expectancy continues to rise, due to the availability and potency of drugs that regulate blood pressure, cholesterol and help to reduce the effects and seriousness of osteoporosis (among other medications), the requirements for home care provider training has become more detailed and...

10 Things Every Caregiver and Care-receiver Should Ask About Guardianship

Author: Rebecca Sharp Colmer

Published: 24/09/2008

If you are a family caregiver or a care-receiver, it is important that you understand your legal rights. Use this article to help start a discussion with your attorney or with the appropriate representative. 1. What is guardianship? Guardianship is a legal process used to insure that a person...

Au Pairs, a Great Childcare Solution

Author: Ron Subs

Published: 24/09/2008

If you are a parent of young children you know how difficult it is to balance life, family and work. Many parents could use an extra set of hands to help give their children the care and attention they need in the form of a nanny or childcare. One of the most challenging decisions parents...

Grooming Helps Keep Your Dogs Coat Healthy

Author: Mitch Endick

Published: 24/09/2008

Grooming is something most people take for granted. We primp and preen, bath and strive to maintain a good physical appearance. Good grooming habits contribute not only to appearance but to overall good health. The responsibilities that come with owning a dog are many and our pet dogs rely on us...

What To Do After Flood Damage Has Occurred

Author: Gayelord Nash

Published: 24/09/2008

Flood damage is a serious business, especially when you return to your home or workplace and see how much damage has really been done. It can be a very heartbreaking sight because flood damage is unlike wind damage or other types of damage that can occur to your home. It can affect everything,...

A Bachelor Degree Nursing Diploma Can Make For a Bright Future

Author: Andy West

Published: 24/09/2008

Are you a caring person who likes helping others? Have you ever considered going into the medical field? If so, then perhaps you need to start thinking about earning your bachelor degree nursing diploma. Getting a nursing degree in a specialty like pediatrics, radiology, or gerontology can open...

How Can You Tell If Your Skin Care Products Are Safe? The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics Is How

Author: Peter Clark

Published: 24/09/2008

It is becoming more and more well known that some skin care products and cosmetics contain dangerous ingredients. Some at least are "known to cause cancer" and others are suspect, and there is no requirement for the FDA to test cosmetics and skin care and anti aging products for either their...